BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S41 MBYMOT history
S41 MBY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 126,043 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,484 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S41 MBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S41 MBY was last recorded at 126,043 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 126,032 miles · 24 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 2,484 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,043 miles
- 2023 – 124,916 miles
- 2022 – 122,423 miles
- 2021 – 122,386 miles
- 2020 – 122,339 miles
- 2015 – 120,981 miles
- 2014 – 116,368 miles
- 2013 – 114,054 miles
- 2011 – 111,304 miles
- 2010 – 101,814 miles
- 2009 – 92,849 miles
- 2008 – 90,240 miles
- 2007 – 84,371 miles
- 2006 – 76,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,043 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,043 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 126,043 miles
- Test number
- 784697575503
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail126,032 miles (+1,116)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,032 miles
- Test number
- 984002357929
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass124,916 miles (+2,493)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 124,916 miles
- Test number
- 121614073962
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to floor pan
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,423 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 122,423 miles
- Test number
- 670543336443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 122,386 miles
- Test number
- 480933706530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,386 miles (+47)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,386 miles
- Test number
- 699867355499
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass122,339 miles (+1,358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 122,339 miles
- Test number
- 329966688328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,981 miles (+4,613)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 120,981 miles
- Test number
- 577647975184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,368 miles (+2,314)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 116,368 miles
- Test number
- 658671764165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,054 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 114,054 miles
- Test number
- 485352563182
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail114,054 miles (+2,750)4 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,054 miles
- Test number
- 505452363159
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,304 miles (+9,490)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 111,304 miles
- Test number
- 119814341239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass101,814 miles (+8,965)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 101,814 miles
- Test number
- 742493540231
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside rear tyre close too wear bars
- NoteWindscreen cracked
Pass92,849 miles (+2,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 92,849 miles
- Test number
- 403542239293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,240 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 90,240 miles
- Test number
- 801281348227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,224 miles (+5,853)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,224 miles
- Test number
- 421008798146
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass84,371 miles (+8,285)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 84,371 miles
- Test number
- 213555307278
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 76,086 miles
- Test number
- 301419596107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S41 MBY
- Does S41 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S41 MBY is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S41 MBY?
- The MOT on S41 MBY is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S41 MBY done?
- S41 MBY was recorded at 126,043 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,484 miles a year.
- Has S41 MBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S41 MBY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S41 MBY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S41 MBY find?
- S41 MBY passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.
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